ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of
Agriculture (MDA) is concerned about the health and safety of the state’s
farming families and their livestock during this cold spell. The current
propane shortage not only jeopardizes farm families’ ability to heat their
homes, but also to provide adequate care for their livestock. Governor
Mark Dayton issued a Peacetime State of Emergency yesterday to stand up the
state’s emergency operations center to assist farm families and producers who
are facing propane shortages and need help.
Any
farm families or producers facing a critical shortage of propane should contact
the Minnesota duty officer at 1-800-422-0798 or 651-649-5451. The MDA is
also working with our sister agencies and industry groups to identify areas of
the state in need.
MDA
Commissioner Dave Frederickson has met with the governor and other emergency
management officials to discuss the shortage and how to improve the supply to
Minnesota consumers.
